"Or the name of James Layton, the millionaire philanthropist, mentioned in conjunction with her's?"

"Never."

"Thank you, madam. I need not trouble you any further. Will you kindly leave me your address, in case I should have to ask you for any more information?"

He wrote the address down, and bowed her out.


CHAPTER IX

The Danseuse

"Madame Krashoff," summoned the inspector.

The danseuse was in a condition of the utmost distress.